Brusk (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was a brusque man with little patience for small talk.
- Her brusque demeanor made people hesitant to approach her for help.
- The manager's brusque tone was intimidating, but the new employee tried to stay calm.
- After the argument, he spoke to her in a brusque, clipped tone.
- The normally affable professor was brusque with his students on the day of the exam.